outspokenness

noun

Definition of outspokennessnext
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions some people find the celebrated outspokenness of that talk show host to be rather offensive

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  1. honesty
  2. sincerity
  3. directness
  4. candor
Noun
  • Forthright conversations around global conflict, government policy and business practice are all hallmarks of Hanna’s leadership in this space, but that honesty extends to DEI as a practice area too.
    Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This charcuterie board is emblematic of the radical honesty Angie K brings to the show.
    Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.
    Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • Liverpool’s latest win was rooted in the kind of football their fans love to see — chasing down their opponents and playing with the speed, touch and directness that led to Luis Diaz’s opening goal, originating from a Brentford corner and a breakaway that started in the home team’s penalty area.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
  • There’s humor and a wry directness in this story about aristocrats holing up in immense luxury while their servants labor to provide them with lavish feasts and the world collapses around them.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 26 July 2024
Definition of directness
Noun
  • We were surprised by the number of issues which the group generally agreed on and the spirit of constructive candor and engagement embodied by the group and near-unanimous optimism for moving forward.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Eye contact, valued in some cultures as a sign of openness and candor, might be seen as rude or intrusive elsewhere.
    Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of candor
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